Digital Government

Why agencies don't know what they spend on IT

With the Federal IT COST Commission, CIOs are looking to private sector for help on cost management.

Acquisition

Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!

You now have until Monday, Jan. 4, to get them in. Happy holidays!

People

What CIOs need to lead innovation

A new study details the obstacles to CIO-enable innovation in government -- and spotlights ways to overcome them.

People

Connolly, Meadows: We're on your side with FITARA

Legislators urge agency leaders to weigh in on the best ways to implement (and grade) IT reform efforts.

Acquisition

Fed 100 nominations are due Dec. 23

Great work in federal IT should be celebrated. Make sure the individuals behind it get the recognition they deserve.

Cybersecurity

150 ideas for better cybersecurity in government

An industry/government group has canvassed the federal IT community for suggestions and will provide recommendations to OMB in November.

People

Turco to leave Veterans Health Administration

The chief financial officer will retire at year's end, capping a 32-year federal career.

People

Can agencies make the most of FITARA?

At the Executive Leadership Conference, FITARA authors and implementers discussed what it will take to truly put the law into effect.

Acquisition

Herb Strauss wins Mendenhall award

The Social Security Administration's deputy CIO was honored for his many contributions to ACT-IAC and federal IT.

People

Martha Dorris is leaving GSA

Longtime federal IT leader is retiring from government service Oct. 31.

People

Congratulations to the 2015 Rising Stars

FCW recognizes 14 individuals having an outsized impact early in their careers.

People

Brubaker joins IT Cadre

Former DOD executive and two-time Fed 100 winner had recently left AirWatch.

Digital Government

USPTO hoping for some iconic collaboration

Agency partners with Noun Project to create standard symbols for intellectual property concepts.

People

It's a great place to work ... if we ever hired anyone

A new report from the Partnership for Public Service digs into the agency employee experience -- and offers advice to direct supervisors on making it better.

Digital Government

Are we seriously talking about shutdowns again?

September 30 is much closer than it seems, and even a continuing resolution could run into snags.

People

Kathy Conrad: The exit interview

"It's not enough to just bring in smart, talented people. They need to work hand-in-hand with the many innovators and career leaders in government. And then to show quick wins."

Acquisition

Let's talk about Alliant 2

The General Services Administration is going to great lengths to gather feedback on its IT services GWAC. Will it make for a better acquisition vehicle?